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Part of Central Avenue was closed Saturday night for the investigation into a crash that killed a 13-year-old pedestrian.Part of Central Avenue was closed Saturday night for the investigation into a crash that killed a ...Credits: Jackie Lieberman

By JACKIE LIEBERMAN

March 5, 2017 at 4:49 PM

WESTFIELD, NJ — A 13-year-old girl was killed in Westfield Saturday night after she was struck by a service vehicle driven by an off-duty New Jersey State Police Trooper, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Sunday.

The girl’s name has not yet been released. She was reportedly a freshman at Westfield High School, playing a scavenger hunt game with friends when she was hit.

Westfield Police arrived at the intersection of Central Avenue and Wyoming Street at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday where, the prosecutor's office said, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene,

An investigation into the crash is continuing, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit, Union County Police Department and Westfield Police Department assisting. Anyone with information is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Sgt. Jose Vendas at 908-358-3048 or Westfield Police Lt. Jason McErlean at 908-789-6068.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A doctoral student in ecology and evolution is turning microorganisms into art, and her hobby into a powerful tool for genomics studies at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.

Julia Van Etten’s Couch Microscopy Instagram page has attracted close to 18,000 followers in a year and a half, thanks to her breathtakingly detailed videos and photos of diatoms, algae, plankton, insect ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A doctoral student in ecology and evolution is turning microorganisms into art, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present artwork from the Art from the HEART fine arts program on display at the Freeholders Gallery now until February 14. The public is invited to visit the Freeholders Gallery any time during regular business hours weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the 6th floor of the Union County Administration Building, located ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present artwork from the ...

Come out and play some fun filled rounds of bingo on Saturdays starting 1/19-2/9! Sweet treats and beverages will be provided! Prizes will be awarded to winners of each round! We hope to see people of all ages and the cost is FREE! Starts at 12:00 Noon in the Mountainside Community Room. RSVP: Mountainside Recreation Department. 908-232-0015

Come out and play some fun filled rounds of bingo on Saturdays starting 1/19-2/9! Sweet treats and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Every school needs great teachers because teachers shape the education and future of their students. They are essential to growing and developing young minds. So what makes a good teacher?

Many students believe that good teachers create balanced and fair gradebooks. Some students such as sophomore Jason Pien are deeply concerned when teachers fail to “take in account if ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Every school needs great teachers because teachers shape the education and ...

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JULIA AUGENSTEIN AND REBECCA MASTROPASQUA, THE HIGHLANDER STAFF WRITERS

January 20, 2019

Most of the time, parents don’t understand the phrases that their kids are using to communicate with their friends; it all sounds like a made-up language. Here are some of the most popular phrases that are being used, along with definitions and how to use the words:

Bet - For sure.

-“You want to hang out after school?”

-“Bet.”

Weird Flex But Okay - Used to reply to something you ...

Most of the time, parents don’t understand the phrases that their kids are using to communicate ...

WESTFIELD and NATIONAL -- Trader Joe’s, the popular supermarket featuring organic, vegan and everyday items -- and "Two-Buck Chuck" wines -- has released its 10th annual Customer Choice Awards, a list of favorite products by category.

Overall, the top entree was Mandarin Orange Chicken, followed by Cauliflower Gnocchi and Chicken Tikka Masala.

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip was the ...

WESTFIELD and NATIONAL -- Trader Joe’s, the popular supermarket featuring organic, vegan and ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In fact, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter.

This weekend's forecast, which has precipitated New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a ...